Grote Markt
The core square of the Old Town, surrounded by the Town Hall, the Goudkantoor and the Martinitoren, with cafés and bars lining its edges.
The Grote Markt is the heart of Groningen. On its north side stands the neoclassical Town Hall (1810) and the Renaissance-style Goudkantoor (“Gold Office,” 1635). The Martinitoren rises at the northeast corner. On the east side is a new commercial building completed in 2019 along with the Forum cultural centre. The square is lined with outdoor café terraces and student bars, and its nightlife is lively. Markets are held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and large events take place during holidays. It is about a 10-minute walk from the central station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Martinitoren
- Martinikerk
- Vismarkt & Korenbeurs
- Prinsenhoftuin
- Forum Groningen
- Pelstergasthuis (Holy Ghost Hospice)
- University Museum Groningen
- Folkingestraat